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The Sporting City U-17s, led by head coach John Sosa, have navigated a demanding playoff path to earn a spot in the MLS NEXT Cup Academy Division final. The match, scheduled for Sunday at 10 a.m. CT in Herriman, Utah, will be broadcast live on the MLS YouTube channel.
Salt Lake City will serve as the hub for the 2026 MLS NEXT Cup, a youth soccer showcase that brings together 384 teams and more than 7,500 young athletes from across the country. The event is projected to generate an economic impact ranging from $19.63 million to $24 million for the local community, while Real Salt Lake’s academy continues to be a premier development pipeline.